MENOMINEE, Mich. (WLUK) — A temporary restraining order that shut down three of Menominee’s five marijuana dispensaries has been lifted after 10 days.
An emergency court hearing was held Monday to discuss the legality of the court order which forced pot shops Higher Love, Lume Cannabis Company and Nirvana Center to close, putting nearly 70 people out of work.
Circuit Court Judge Mary Barglind’s decision comes in response to a motion filed by the city of Menominee which asked for clarification on the Nov. 3 court order.
In 2021, the city of Menominee awarded marijuana retail permits to two dispensaries: Rize and The Fire Station.
The dispensaries that were not awarded permits sued and were eventually given permits under a new ordinance passed after turnover on Menominee’s city council, which led to lawsuits by Rize and The Fire Station.
A final decision is expected later this week. Both Higher Love and Lume Cannabis Company have reopened for business, but there is no word yet on Nirvana Center.